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Andrew O’Connor KC named The Times Lawyer of the Week

We are delighted to congratulate Andrew O’Connor KC on being named The Times Lawyer of the Week for his outstanding work as lead counsel to the Dawn Sturgess inquiry, which published its report last week. Andrew is ranked as a…

12/12/2025
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Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report published

The Rt Hon Lord Hughes of Ombersley, a former Justice of the Supreme Court has now published his Inquiry report into the death of Dawn Sturgess.  Dawn Sturgess’ death in July 2018 was due to contamination by novichok, a chemical…

08/12/2025
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Andrew O’Connor KC and Richard Wilkinson Succeed at Chambers UK Bar Awards

We are delighted to share that at last nights Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards, we were successful in both of our shortlisted categories!Andrew O’Connor KC won Inquests and Inquiries Silk of the Year, and Richard Wilkinson won Personal Injury…

14/11/2025
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TGC Members Shortlisted in Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that two members from Temple Garden Chambers have been shortlisted for the following awards: Inquests and Public Inquiries – Andrew O’Connor KC – Silk Personal Injury – Richard Wilkinson – Junior We would like to…

29/08/2025
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The Inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess begins on 14th October 2024 in Salisbury

The Inquiry is chaired by the Rt Hon Lord Hughes of Ombersley, a former Justice of the Supreme Court. It will hear evidence in Salisbury from 14-18th October before continuing in London from 28th October to 6th December. Dawn Sturgess’…

14/10/2024
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TGC Inquests & Inquiries Newsletter, Issue 4 – June 2024

Welcome to the fourth edition of the TGC Inquests and Inquiries newsletter, a publication containing articles on recent key legal developments in these fields. We hope that this edition will be a useful resource for you. If any members of…

18/06/2024
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Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan

The Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan is today hearing evidence from Johnny Mercer MP.  Andrew O’Connor KC is Leading Counsel for the Ministry of Defence in the Inquiry, Emilie Pottle, Kathryn Howarth, Saoirse Townshend, Daniel Walker, Harriet Gilchrist are also…

20/02/2024
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The Legal 500 UK Bar 2024

TGC has once again been recognised in the 2024 Legal 500 UK Bar rankings, with 58 individual rankings across 11 practice areas. The Legal 500 UK Bar is a reputable ranking system that recognises the UK’s top barristers and…

09/10/2023
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Keith Morton KC & Andrew O’Connor KC shortlisted for Chambers UK Bar Awards 2023

TGC wishes Keith and Andrew every success at this years Chambers UK Bar Awards to be held on 30 November 2023 where Keith Morton KC has been shortlisted as Health & Safety Silk of the Year and Andrew O’Connor KC…

11/09/2023
News

Divisional Court gives judgment in Covid Inquiry WhatsApp JR

Andrew O’Connor KC acted for Baroness Hallett, the Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, in the recent JR proceedings brought by the Cabinet Office against the Inquiry, relating to the production of WhatsApp messages and other documents.  In a judgment…

07/07/2023
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